Product Features and Details
¦ Separately applied antennas in new positions
¦ Precise design of the pantographs
¦ Elaborate printing in the current design
¦ Revised interior of the intermediate coach and end coaches
¦ Authentic grille engravings on the skirts
¦ Drive in the intermediate coach, power draw from the power heads for accurate braking
¦ True-to-scale model
¦ Coupling option for double traction
¦ With current-carrying couplers
¦ Z21 driver's cab available
Deutsche Bahn AG has used the "Velaro D" vehicle family from Siemens, designated as the class 407, since 2013. After facing some initial challenges, these trains are now known for their high reliability.
In 2019, Deutsche Bahn AG signed a supply contract for up to 90 multiple units, which was planned to allow operation not just in Germany but also in the Netherlands and Belgium. Based on the successful Velaro platform, the first Velaro MS or ICE 3neo trains rolled out on schedule and began operating in December 2022. A total of ninety trains, each consisting of eight units, are set to be delivered by 2028. These trains will be produced at the Siemens factory in Krefeld-Uerdingen. While the design is primarily based on the previous class 407, there have been some modifications. Notably, the roof areas and installed safety systems have been significantly altered.
By the end of 2024, the new 408-class trains will gradually replace the older units of class 406, which previously provided transport to Belgium and the Netherlands for the DB Group. The ICE 3neo has become indispensable, especially on the long-distance network within Germany. With its top speed of 300 km/h, the ICE 3neo significantly contributes to implementing the so-called Deutschland Takt 2.
